Firefighter AEMT: Rescue, Fire Suppression & HazMat

City-of-Suffolk; Suffolk (VA); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

City of Suffolk is seeking a dedicated firefighter to perform general emergency response work including firefighting, rescue and hazmat containment. The role involves operating apparatus, providing Basic Life Support, and maintaining equipment at the fire station.

Candidates must complete the probationary period from a Fire Fighter Recruit Academy or have equivalent firefighting experience, with a valid driver's license. Virginia certifications are required or obtainable after hire.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Successful completion of probationary period from a Fire Fighter Recruit Academy or equivalent firefighting experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Virginia certifications: Firefighter II; HAZMAT operations; Class III EVOC; and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.

Aufgaben

• Responds to incidents requiring firefighting, emergency rescue or hazmat response.
• Advances hose lines, lays and connects hoses, and uses ladders and tools.
• Performs emergency medical care per Basic Life Support protocols.
• Inspects and maintains emergency response apparatus and equipment daily.
• Attends training sessions on firefighting, equipment techniques and hazmat containment.
• Prepares and maintains activity records and reports for shift handoffs.

Kenntnisse

Firefighting

Emergency Response

Safety Procedures

Communication

Report Writing

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

City of Suffolk is seeking a dedicated firefighter to perform general emergency response work including firefighting, rescue and hazmat containment. The role involves operating apparatus, providing Basic Life Support, and maintaining equipment at the fire station.

Candidates must complete the probationary period from a Fire Fighter Recruit Academy or have equivalent firefighting experience, with a valid driver's license. Virginia certifications are required or obtainable after hire.